Global Furniture Group is a leader in the contract furniture industry and has an immediate career opportunity in our premier showroom located in Boston, MA. We are looking for a mid-level professional to take responsibility of our corporate showroom and US based meetings + events coordination. The ideal candidate will have solid meetings coordination knowledge, experience in negotiation skills (both written and verbal), an ability to deal with people of all levels, preferred experience working on a team with creative talent, and a desire to host guests and present the brand at the highest level.Requirements
- Ability to negotiate with outside vendors, maintain budgets, coordinate off-site networking activities, plan F+B for multiple type events and think outside the box with our creative team.
- Active showroom responsibilities include routine maintenance, updating product displays, event preparation, food service, food + beverage procurement, presentation and clean-up.
- Maintain showroom, customer, presentation and guests' logs, budgets & spreadsheets.
- Inventory and maintain building and catering supplies.
- Assist marketing/design department with daily administration, team projects, and daily organizational tasks.
- Assist in the sales process working collaboratively with Territory Manager and other sales team members.
- Engage with & communicate our brand, products & services with dealers, designers, and project managers/brokers.
- Increase awareness & interest among dealers, designers & end-users of our product.
- Identify/involve our company in projects that best suit our products, services & capabilities.
- Manage house accounts in the market and periodically go out to dealers/vendors to follow up as needed.
- Ensure appropriate relationships are developed with key influencers.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or related experience desired, but not required.
- AutoCAD, CAP or Giza experience desired, but not required.
- Interior Design or experience in the Commercial/Office furniture industry desired, but not required.
- Energetic personality with ability to plan, prepare & host showroom events.
- Exceptional written and verbal skills.
- High degree of organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office software.
- Occasional travel required.
WHO WE AREThe Global Furniture Group is a leading North American Manufacturer of furniture solutions. Global offers a broad range of furniture products designed for the workplace, education, healthcare + hospitality markets, delivering exceptional value and quality to its network of dealers, designers, and customers.Operating for 50+ years and employing more than 4,000 people worldwide, Global has locations throughout Canada, the US, Mexico, China, and the UK.BENEFITSGlobal offers a comprehensive employee benefit program that enables our employees to stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. The following are benefits we offer employees (or may be eligible for):Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Medical/Prescription Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Health Savings Accounts (HSA) | Company-Paid Life and AD+D Insurance | Company Sponsored Long-term Disability | Short-term Disability | Voluntary Life Insurance | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Critical Illness and Accidental Injury Insurance | FSA | 401(k) & Roth 401(k)WHERE WE AREGlobal has distribution centers and showrooms located all across the USA + Canada.Global USA Showrooms:Atlanta | Chicago | Miami | NYC | Philadelphia| Phoenix | Washington DCGlobal USA Showrooms + Distribution Centers:Atlanta | Baltimore | Chicago | Cincinnati | Dallas | Denver | Houston | Kansas City | Los Angeles | Miami | Philadelphia | Seattle| TampaYou can visit us at www.globalfurnituregroup.com.Disclaimer:This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.Global Furniture Group is an Affirmative Action Contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.Global is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Global is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. To request assistance in completing this application, please call 800.###.#### and ask for Human Resources.This application will be considered for a period of 90 days. If you are not hired within that time period, your application will be deemed expired, and you will need to re-apply to be considered for future open positions with the company.Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas.Veterans encouraged to apply.